Kohl, Mary Rose

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• Obituary: 27 Jun 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Mary Rose Keefe, age, 77, passed away Monday, June 25, 2007, at Colony Oaks Care Center in Appleton. She was born September 12, 1929, to the late Walter and Catherine (Halloran) Kohl in Appleton. In the summer of 1949, Mary met her future husband in the stands at Goodland field watching him play third base for the Appleton Papermakers. On July 8, 1953, Mary married Al Keefe in Appleton. Mary worked as a secretary for many years at Doctor's Park and also at Milwaukee Insurance before deciding to be a full-time mom. She enjoyed going to craft shows, bus trips, shopping and going to lunch with her sisters and her very best friends, Karen Hermans, Evie Kohl, Jean Dethardt, "Cordy" Dolores Couillard and Bob (Joyce) Van Fossen. She volunteered at the Salvation Army, St. Joe's Food Pantry and St. Pius Parish where she and Al were members for 46 years. Mary loved the Packers, Door County, trips up north canoeing and long Sunday car rides around the lake. She loved planting flowers in her garden on quiet little Clark St. In her younger years, she enjoyed taking a large number of neighborhood children to Erb and Plamann Parks to swim and because there were so many children, they were able to form their own sports teams to play ball in the street. One adventure in Mary's life was her three-week trip to Ireland with her three sisters and a trip to Cuba before Castro took over. Mary was also very fond of Jason Reimer, who was practically raised by herself and Al. Her biggest achievement was when she became a grandmother at the age of 69, then again at 73.
Mary is survived by her husband Al; daughter, Kelly (Paul Stiltjes) Keefe; a son, Kevin Julie) Keefe; grandchildren, Makayla and Brady Keefe; sisters, Rita (Don) Froelich and Carol Mauthe; a brother, Kenneth (Virginia) Kohl; sisters-in-law, Betty Kohl and Evelyn Kohl; an "adoptive" son, Jason Reimer and his family; and many other relatives, friends, and neighbors.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Margaret "Mugzie" (Bob) Vander Velden; brothers: Clinton (Mabel) Kohl, Eddie, LaVerne"Bunn" and James Kohl; brother-in-law, Norbert Mauthe; and nephews, Buzzie Kohl and Jug Vander Velden.
A Funeral Mass for Mary will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held at Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again on Thursday at 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Mom, I will miss all of our talks and shopping sprees. You meant more to me than you could ever know. To the best mom anyone could ever ask for-Godspeed, Love forever, Kelly
Mom, you were the most positive person I ever met, everything was always going to be OK and now it is. Happy landing. Love forever - Kevin
Grandma, I love you so much. I'll never forget you because you're wonderful and everyone loved you. We're going to keep you in our hearts forever. Always remember we love you very much. Love Makayla.
Ing, I will miss watching movies and eating Pringles with you. I will always love you -Brady
Mary, I will truly miss our long phone conversations, Y & R talk, going to craft shows and especially your positive attitude. Thank you for always treating me like one of the family. Have two Old Fashions on me and dance like no one is watching. Julie
Thank you to St. Elizabeth Hospital for our mother's care. Thanks also to Colony Oaks Nursing Home for caring for our mother in her final days. A special thanks to Father Falk for his special prayers over the last eight months.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N Richmond St.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-733-5435
www.valleyfh.com

Mary married Keefe, Al [Group Sheet]

Kelly married Stiltjes, Paul [Group Sheet]

Kevin married Unknown, Julie [Group Sheet]